Musky aromas of lemon pith and crystallized ginger. Fresh, firm and penetrating in the mouth, with lively flavors of lemon drop, fresh herbs and minerals. This offers very good cut and length, partic...

Drink 2010-2020+. Parker 90: "An in-your-face style of wine, the 2005 Fombrauge (the largest vineyard in St.-Emilion) is a blend of 77% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The inky/purple color is followed by a big, sweet nose of chocolate fudge, jammy black cherries, blackberries, smoke, and pain grille. This chewy, powerful, decadent St.-Emilion is a modern-styled, impressively endowed, pure, intense wine. It is another brilliant example of winemaking from proprietor Bernard Magrez. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020+."